Added together, we are the future of the Republican Party in Indianapolis. Our city needs a strong Republican Party dedicated to progress.... and a strong, vibrant, and forward-looking Republican Party needs us. It's time we got to know each other and next Thursday is our chance!

First Republicans will be hosting a mixer and candidate meet-n-greet in association with Indiana Log Cabin Republicans from 5:30 to 7:00 pm on Thursday, November 2nd at "120 West", the bar and grill located in the Hilton Hotel at 120 West Market Street. This event will be a great opportunity to get out, socialize, learn about First Republicans and Log Cabin, and meet personally Carl Brizzi, our outstanding current and future Marion County Prosecutor! (We expect several other important candidates to be in attendance as well.)

Please forward this information to everyone -- friends, colleagues, voters, and candidates alike -- who you think share our Principles, and invite them along; we look forward to seeing you there! (RSVP not necessary, but very helpful, by e-mail to info@firstrepublicans.org.)

(From our Principles: FIRST REPUBLICANS BELIEVE that individual initiative and the free enterprise system have given this nation an economy second to none, improved standards of living, and alleviated human suffering. Free enterprise and individual initiative must be enabled, protected, and promoted. FIRST REPUBLICANS BELIEVE in equal rights, equal protection, equal justice, equal opportunity and equal responsibilities for all people, regardless of race, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or national origin. FIRST REPUBLICANS BELIEVE that America's future prosperity hinges on restrained government and taxation that is fair, responsible and limited.)

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Now, here's my question: YOU strongly oppose, as you have indicated. And you may find that that First Republicans strongly oppose many things that YOU strongly oppose.

But so far, I haven't seen the DEMOCRATRIC PARTY engage in strong opposition of the right wing of the Republican Party on social issues, though I have seen the strong opposition on some economic issues.

The absence of a principled organization speaking out against right wing trespass upon the rights of individuals is one reason why First Republicans has stepped to the plate.

What's more, First Republicans is attempting to address a much broader audience. Are you militating within the Democratic Party to produce principled statements of opposition to the social agenda of Republican far right? It would certainly be our hope that by having a Republican organization speak up forcefully, that others will find their voice too.